Forestry Technician

Forestry Technician - OverviewWork will be on Plumas National Forest near Quincy, CA and Oroville, CAMountain Engineering is in search of individuals to join our team of Forestry Technicians. As a Forestry Technician, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including conducting forest inventories, timber cruising, timber marking, and unit layout for timber harvest operations. You'll work closely with our team of professionals such as Registered Professional Foresters, Licensed Timber Operators, and a variety of state and federal stakeholders to ensure that forestry projects are completed efficiently and in accordance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors, a keen interest in forestry and environmental science, and strong organizational skills.The position is seasonal to account for winter weather conditions impacting operations. This position is ideal for candidates that aspire to have a career in land management and forestry. Mountain Engineering can provide a training path for career advancement towards the Registered Professional Forester Certification. This position will work with federal, state, and private landowners to conduct a wide variety of timber harvest implementation plans, hazard tree mitigation, post-fire restoration, and/or timber inventory. Position is ideal for students or graduates focusing in Forestry or a forestry related subject. Flexibly start and end dates depending on school schedule. Lodging available Duties & ResponsibilitiesFlagging and marking unit boundariesFlagging stream zonesTimber markingTimber cruisingStand ExamsMappingRecording GIS/GPS dataTravel on uneven terrain with 4x4 vehiclesData Collection in relation to diverse surveysIdentification of hazard treesVegetation Assessment surveysEmergency debris management (vegetation assessments post events)Other duties may be assigned as neededKnowledge, Skills & QualificationsCLEAN DRIVING RECORD REQUIREDMust pass a company administered basic driving testMust pass a pre-employment substance screening examUse of GPS and Handheld Data Collection DevicesTree biology & identificationTimber harvest or CA Forest Practice RulesWorking knowledge of Word, Excel & OutlookMust be willing to travel throughout the State of California with potential travel to Oregon and Nevada (company paid travel at set per diem rates)Can navigate in rural and metropolitan areas.Must have a basic understanding of topography and read topographic mapsNavigation with a compassExcellent attention to data requirements and technical detailMust have sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to get and use appropriate equipment and toolsMust be able to hike three miles of uneven terrain with approximately twenty pounds in one hourSelf-motivated and positive attitudeCurrent enrollment or acceptance in a Forestry or Forestry related fieldWorking ConditionsWorks in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.Works on uneven terrainMust be willing and able to work in all outdoor weather conditions all year roundMust be willing and able to work 10-hour days for 40 hours or more per week when requestedWilling to travel overnight and share accommodationsMust be willing to work as part of a teamWorking LocationsHead quartered in Folsom, CAWork will be on Plumas National Forest near Quincy, CA and Oroville, CABenefits Premium Health Coverage for Employee and Dependents (Medical, Dental & Vision) Life Insurance Long Term Disability 40 Hours Accrued Paid Vacation 7 Paid Holidays 5 Paid Sick Days 401k - 4% Match For questions, please contact Mark Miller

Created: 2026-01-07